Would the identification of the individual then lead to denial of
insurance coverage if the individual develops a disease and needs
medical treatment? In the case of the male who inputs genomic info
and family members are then identified, would it lead to the family
members being denied coverage? Wouldnt insurance companies LOVE to
know who they should and should not insure? Who will be the cheap
date, so to speak?.

lorraine riotto

01/19/13

I always assumed there were security issues in such matters. I think
stringent laws protecting us from insurance companies and their biases
would be easier than trying to perfect security issues however privacy
protection should remain priority..

Jan Dewitt

01/20/13

Yes, and our electronic health records will never be compromised by ins co's..............

This survey is a poll of those who choose to participate and are, therefore, not valid statistical samples, but rather a snapshot of what your colleagues are thinking.

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